<p>When I do start applying for colleges, I'll be applying as an "adult returning student". I've been out of college for 2-3 years now. I was a student at a top 30 uni for 4 years and almost had the credits to graduate but due to low grades (below 2.0), I dropped out.</p>
<p>I'm 26 years old and I'm curious in knowing how colleges evaluate adult apps that have had lots of years of college experience.</p>
<p>What shd rigould I do in the meantime? Should I go to a CC and take a few courses there to show that I'm ready. Are my college choices realistic if I'm considering schools like USC/Rice/Duke/Illinois/Indiana/U of California schools?</p>
<p>Also, at my age, I cannot claim to be a dependent of my parents anymore. This is actually a benefit for some as my income will determine my neeht? which means I'll be getting lots of fin aid</p>
<p>Nabu, I think it's possible that no one here has the experience or expertise to address your particular situation - especially with regard to having virtually all the credits you needed to graduate. You may need to call some schools and speak directly with Admissions reps to get any answers.</p>
<p>Would you be able to return to your previous school to take the small number of credits you need for a degree? Seems like a much less expensive approach than trying to transfer into another school for 2 more years. If that is even feasible.</p>
<p>Most schools usually allow you 6 to 7 years to graduate, so if you dropped out and are still within that "window", I would expect you would able to return--as indicated by Andale. </p>
<p>This is probably the best solution for you (especially if you live close to the school in question).</p>
<p>Another question: If I do decide to apply to other schools, and I want to consider other majors like accounting or finance (I was an economics major), will I HAVE to include my previous college records?</p>
<p>"Nabu, I think it's possible that no one here has the experience or expertise to address your particular situation - especially with regard to having virtually all the credits you needed to graduate. You may need to call some schools and speak directly with Admissions reps to get any answers.</p>
<p>Would you be able to return to your previous school to take the small number of credits you need for a degree? Seems like a much less expensive approach than trying to transfer into another school for 2 more years. If that is even feasible.</p>
<p>Good luck."</p>
<p>That's the thing. I really do not want to go back to that school. I didn't like the experience at all. Tuition costs like 25k+ a year and I'm not sure if they'll give me any more aid now that I'm independent.</p>